Activision and Meta sued by families of Uvalde school shooting victims Image: ActivisionThe families of the victims killed in the Uvalde, Texas school shooting are suing Meta and Call of Duty developer Activision over allegations that they promoted the use of firearms to underage boys. The lawsuit claims both companies “knowingly exposed the Shooter to the weapon, conditioned him to see it as the solution to his pr…

Activision and Meta sued by families of Uvalde school shooting victims Image: ActivisionThe families of the victims killed in the Uvalde, Texas school shooting are suing Meta and Call of Duty developer Activision over allegations that they promoted the use of firearms to underage boys. The lawsuit claims both companies “knowingly exposed the Shooter to the weapon, conditioned him to see it as the solution to his pr…

It’s almost Modern Warfare III time, and Activision is talking Operation Deadbolt The very first “Modern Warfare” title to sport a zombies mode, this year’s Call of Duty is looking to usher in the undead in grand fashion. Modern zombies Is it a little odd that Modern Warfare games have never had a ‘zombies’ mode? Maybe, considering that said modes are typically wildly popular. But then again, … The post It’s almost Modern War…

Xbox chief says Activision Blizzard games aren’t coming to Xbox Game Pass until 2024 Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeXbox chief and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed that Activision Blizzard games aren’t coming to Xbox Game Pass anytime soon. In the latest official Xbox podcast, Spencer confirms there’s not going to be a big drop of Activision Blizzard games into Xbox Game Pass in the coming weeks and that w…

Meet Microsoft games chief Phil Spencer, who helped drive $69 billion Activision deal Phil Spencer, who joined Microsoft as an intern in 1988 and rose up to lead the games business, was instrumental in the Activision Blizzard purchase

Microsoft closes $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard after lengthy regulatory review More than 20 months after agreeing to the company’s largest purchase ever, Microsoft has closed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Ubisoft and Activision Blizzard’s deal for cloud gaming rights, explained Photo by Rolf Vennenbernd / picture alliance via Getty ImagesMicrosoft’s giant Activision Blizzard deal is complete, and it means Ubisoft has now obtained cloud streaming rights for Call of Duty, all other current Activision Blizzard games, and any coming over the next 15 years. It was a key concession from Microsoft that helped get the deal ove…

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard: the latest news on the acquisition A screenshot from Call of Duty: Warzone, Activision Blizzard’s free-to-play FPS game. | Image: ActivisionEverything you need to know about gaming’s biggest acquisition yet. Continue reading…

Read Xbox chief Phil Spencer’s memo welcoming Activision Blizzard employees to Microsoft Image: Laura Normand / The VergeMicrosoft just finalized its giant $68.7 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard earlier today. Xbox chief Phil Spencer has now welcomed Activision Blizzard King employees to Xbox in an internal memo to all of Microsoft’s full-time employees today. “We couldn’t be more excited that Activision Blizzard employe…

Bobby Kotick will stay at Activision Blizzard until the end of this year Now that the Microsoft acquisition is complete, Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard, is set to leave the company after the end of this year. In an email sent to employees and published on Activision Blizzard King’s website, Kotick wrote that he’s excited about the future of the company under the bright green Xbox umbrella. He also wrote…

‘Xbox Wins?’ Gamers Cautiously Celebrate Microsoft Activision Deal They could save money if Activision’s titles are added to Xbox Game Pass, a monthly subscription service. But some are reserving judgment.

Microsoft completes Activision Blizzard acquisition, Call of Duty now part of Xbox Illustration by William Joel / The VergeMicrosoft has finalized its $68.7 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard, the publisher of Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Diablo. The Verge exclusively reported last week that Microsoft was planning to close today, and now it’s official. The acquisition required 20 months of battles with regulat…

Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world.

Microsoft’s $69 Billion Deal to Buy Activision Blizzard Cleared By UK Microsoft’s revised offer to buy Activision Blizzard has been approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after its initial acquisition attempt was blocked by the UK antitrust regulator. Under the revised deal, French video game publisher Ubisoft will be given the rights to distribute Activision’s games on consoles and PCs over the…

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal approved by UK regulators Illustration by William Joel / The VergeMicrosoft’s $68.7 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard has been approved by UK regulators. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded that the deal can proceed after Microsoft recently restructured the deal to transfer cloud gaming rights for current and new Activision Blizzard g…

Microsoft-Activision Blizzard takeover approved by UK regulators, clearing way for deal to close Britain’s top competition watchdog gave the green light to Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion takeover of gaming firm Activision Blizzard Friday.

Microsoft Wins Critical Approval for Activision Deal by Britain’s C.M.A. The $69 billion video game acquisition is expected to be finalized soon after the sign-off from British regulators.

Activision Blizzard’s latest games will start arriving on Xbox Game Pass in 2024 if Microsoft deal closes Image: MicrosoftActivision Blizzard says it will start adding games to Xbox Game Pass next year, if the Microsoft deal closes. Microsoft is currently targeting to close its proposed Activision Blizzard deal on Friday, pending approval from a UK regulator. In a strangely timed and vague post on X (formerly Twitter) Activision Blizzard makes it cl…

Microsoft eyes closing its giant Activision Blizzard deal next week Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeMicrosoft is planning to finalize its $68.7 billion proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard next week. A source familiar with Microsoft’s plans tells The Verge that the company is eyeing up Friday October 13th as the closing date where it announces to the world that the 20-month process to buy Call of D…

UK regulator says it may clear Microsoft’s new Activision Blizzard takeover offer The U.K.’s competition regulator says Microsoft’s restructured takeover proposal of Activision Blizzard, submitted in August, “opens the door to the deal being cleared.”